2.50 Escudos 1963 – 1985

The 2.50 Escudos coin was part of the Estado Novo 1926-1974 series of Portugal. The coin was minted by the Casa da Moeda de Lisboa, Portugal between the years 1963 and 1985. The coin itself was made of 75% copper, 25% nickel and had a reeded grained edge. This circular coin had a raised un-decorated rim. It weighed 3.5 grams, and had a diameter of 20mm. The known mintage of the 2.50 Escudos coin is 554,341,999

The front of the 2.50 $ coin features a Escutcheon (Shield coat of arms) between four seven pointed stars. Micro text can be found on the left & right of the coin which features the coin designers names (Left) MARIMO HARATA DEL. (right) M. NORTE SCUI P.

The back of the 2.50 Escudos coin features and Old sailing Ship. The state name can be found on the left and right of the coin (left) REPUBLICA (right) PORTUGUESA. The bottom of the coin displays the year. The year will be between 1963 and 1985.

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Below is a table of values for this coin based on condition (along the top) and year along the side.